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Study Abroad in Madrid Past Review

By (Sociology and Human Development, SUNY - Binghamton) for

SUNY Albany: Madrid - Study Abroad at the International Institute, Madrid

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
SO worthwhile. I wish that I knew how much I was going to love it and stay for a year.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place: Fall 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Great classes, interesting and challenging, 2 days a week, very convenient.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

GREAT program director

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Apartment with a widow, dog and two cats. 3 students total. <br /><br /> Long story.

* Food:

Fed us good food once a week, otherwise pasta potatoes etc. not good

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Had a great time going out, traveling, exploring the city and meeting people

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Great English speaking doctor

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Depended on the week
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? TRY TO BUDGET AHEAD OF TIME IT WILL SAvE YOUR LIFE!

Language

Language acquisition improvement?

I wish that I did a year long program- language skills would be fully developed if so.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? DO IT! Great program, best time of my life. Loved every minute and can't wait to go back.